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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Discovering the Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among other sensations in his experience with the Conibo, Harner experiences a sense of flying inside what?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A zero-gravity orb.
(c) A water well.
(d) A spaceship.

2. Harner claims that when he shared his vision of dragon-like creatures that appeared from outer space with another shaman, that person:
(a) Warned Harner to stay away from the creatures.
(b) Immediately recognized the creatures.
(c) Did not understand the significance of the creatures.
(d) Explained the creatures represent suppressed desires.

3. In early experiences with the Conibo, Harner hears rushing:
(a) Cattle.
(b) Wind.
(c) Trains.
(d) Water.

4. Why is Harner afraid to take maikua?
(a) He's heard stories of death and madness that result from taking it.
(b) It is a poison that affects the liver and impairs eyesight.
(c) Its bitterness leaves his mouth dry and burns his throat.
(d) Nobody has ever taken maikua and lived to tell about it.

5. In "The Way of the Shaman," the author shows similarities between:
(a) Various shamanic spiritual belief systems.
(b) Once dominant spiritual belief systems.
(c) Real and fake shamans.
(d) Younger and older shamans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harner's reports of the rituals, symbols, and visions of the different tribes he observes are what?

2. What must the shaman feed his spirit helpers?

3. Why is the Jivaro shaman who helps Harner worried that the author may not be able to find tsentak?

4. What are the tsentak?

5. The author emphasizes that not all tribes use what in their shamanic practices?

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